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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

How to start writing

I’ve been writing since I was 13. I have no idea why I started writing or how I started, but I know I loved it since day one. Some days it gets overwhelming and you are stuck but most time it can be fun and therapeutical. I am no expert but I know sometimes people are confused as to how to start or can be a bit lost. That’s why, I wrote 3 important things to consider if you want to start writing:

When I first started writing I used to write everyday. Every single day I would come back home from school and write and I will even write in class. That's how you get some practice done. Now that I have grown up I realize how important is to write everyday. I’ve started following a technique I read on Lalicuadora blog which is call “Junk Journal” and is basically to write what ever is in your mind every night. This is not only really therapeutically but it is great practice.

There are so many things out there. There are so many things you can tell, so many stories, so many ideas. Write them. Never doubt that you have something to say, whatever is in your mind, feel free to write it. Most of my journal entries start with me being frustrated, sad or happy and just writing about it. It will honestly be a really nice memory of something that happened to me or how I felt at some point. You can also write a story or something that happened to you. Anything is valid when it comes to writing!

People are going to comment on it, it's a fact. People would have their opinion. But that's ok. Learn to understand those who you need to consider, like constructive criticism and ignore those who hurt you. Don’t listen to them, you keep doing you. If you enjoy writing, then just go for it and continue writing. Don’t worry about what they have to say.